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8 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
PC
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
•
Please backup all the necessary data before any driver/software installation.
•
Our CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
IMPORTANT!
(For Windows® 98SE)
On Windows® 98SE Mass Storage function needs to install the AQ 3100 Driver.
IMPORTANT!
(For Windows® ME, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips, no need to install the driver, if you want to
use PhotoImpression™ 4.0 to transfer the pictures and video clips to the computer, please install the driver first.
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn and follow the on
screen instructions.
NOTE:
If the setup screen doesn’t appear after loading the CD, then you can manually start
it by double-clicking the “My Computer” Icon on your desktop, then double-clicking
the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double-click the
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
Open & Close
For Macintosh® Users:
MAC
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Cam”.
4. Install the software included.
• Software Included with Your Camera
AQ 3100
Driver
Plug & Play removable disk
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable disk. Use the Arcsoft®
PhotoImpression™ 4.0 to edit and print the Pictures.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 4.0 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy to use digital video and image-editing program. This program enables
users to upload still image and movie clips store in your camera. You could also edit and retouch your
photos, then add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and fantasy templates. ArcSoft
PhotoImpression™ also includes a wide variety of printing options.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
.PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major
computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users
PC
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor
• 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)
• USB Port
• 200MB free disk space
• Colour monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
